Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is a spectacular point-to-point along the French Riviera, drawing about 6,500 runners each November from Nice to Cannes. The course follows the Moyenne Corniche and coastal roads with Mediterranean views, passing Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Antibes. It is one of Europe's most scenic coastal marathons.
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026 with a 8:30 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with coastal hills layout.
The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is a point-to-point French Riviera course from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice to La Croisette in Cannes, following the coast past Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco approach roads, and Antibes. The smoother coastal descents are the easier miles, while the corniche climbs are the tougher work; spectators are strongest at the Nice start, through Villefranche and Antibes, and along the La Croisette finish.
The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes course is rolling with coastal hills over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice–Cannes uses open registration at marathonnicecannes.com with no ballot or qualifying time. Sign-up for the November race along the French Riviera typically opens in autumn. The point-to-point Mediterranean course draws international runners and can sell out before race day.
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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